The complement system distinguishes "self" from "non-self" via a range of specialized cell-surface and soluble proteins. These homologous proteins belong to a family called the "regulators of compl...
In enzymology, a (4S)-limonene synthase (EC 4.2.3.16) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction geranyl diphosphate \rightleftharpoons (-)-(4S)-limonene + diphosphate Hence, this enzyme...
Tissue-adhering bacteria
Anticoagulants (antithrombics, fibrinolytic, and thrombolytics) are a class of drugs that work to prevent the coagulation (clotting) of blood. Such substances occur naturally in leeches and blood-s...
Phospholipid transfer protein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PLTP gene. The protein encoded by this gene is one of at least two lipid transfer proteins found in human plasma. The en...
Calcitonin (also known as thyrocalcitonin) is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid, and...
An RNA virus is a virus that has RNA (ribonucleic acid) as its genetic material.[1] This nucleic acid is usually single-stranded RNA (ssRNA), but may be double-stranded RNA (dsRNA).[2] Notable huma...
Glaucoma is a term describing a group of ocular (eye) disorders resulting in optic nerve damage or loss to the field of vision, in many patients caused by a clinically characterized pressure buildu...
Erythropoiesis (from Greek 'erythro' meaning "red" and 'poiesis' meaning "to make") is the process which produces red blood cells (erythrocytes). It is stimulated by decreased O2 in circulation, wh...
Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of conditions caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).[1][2][3] Following...
Block/graft copolymers
Protein mass spectrometry refers to the application of mass spectrometry to the study of proteins. Mass spectrometry is an important emerging method for the characterization of proteins. The two pr...
Transduced cell implantation
Remediation of contaminated earth
Thymidine kinase from herpesvirus is a sub-family of thymidine kinases.[2] Its presence in herpesvirus-infected cells is used to activate a range of antivirals against herpes infection, and thus...
Vesicle-encapsulated agent delivery
Sub-micron particles
X-ray microtomography, like tomography and x-ray computed tomography, uses x-rays to create cross-sections of a physical object that can be used to recreate a virtual model (3D model) without destr...
Graphics processing
Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is damage to or disease affecting nerves, which may impair sensation, movement, gland or organ function, or other aspects of health, depending on the type of nerve affect...
